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Thursday, September 7, 2006 Vol. 50 No. 36 101 Critical Days Wing IG inspection begins today By Steve Brady reliability,” said Ms. L.J. Van Belkum, 21st Space end with Labor Day 21st Space Wing Public Affairs Wing deputy inspector general. “It gives the (Air By Sandra Mock Force Space Command commander) a gauge of his 21st Space Wing Safety The 21st Space Wing Readiness and units’ prowess and ultimately, what he can deliver to Compliance Inspection officially begins today at the war-fighting commanders.” The 101 Critical Thule Air Base. The ORI will be graded for initial response (10 Days of Summer is There the Air Force Space Command Inspector percent), employment (45 percent), mission support over and the 21st General team begins its inspection of the 821st Air (30 percent) and ability to survive and operate (15 Space Wing is wrap- Base Group and 12th Space Warning Squadron, geo- percent). The ERI will be graded as initial response ping up the loose ends. graphically separated units of the 21st Space Wing. (30 percent), mission support (35 percent) and According to the “We’ve consistently prepared hard for the ATSO (35 percent). official records, the 21st upcoming inspection. I know that the 21st Space “We must be prepared to not only perform our Space Wing racked up a total Wing will demonstrate our unique ability to sup- core mission areas, but to perform a lot of missions of four injury mishaps from Memorial Day to Labor port, train and operate the Air Force’s second largest that used to be done by other services, or perform Day. wing in the world,” said Col. Jay G. Santee, 21st missions like humanitarian relief,” said Col. Edward One was an injury to an individual while they Space Wing commander. Knowles, 21st SW inspector general. “We’re team were on duty, and the other three occurred off duty. The ORI is an evaluation of operational readi- players, and we want to show not only AFSPC, but According to Air Force Space Command Safety, the ness to conduct fight-in-place combat operations. also CENTCOM, PACOM, and NORTHCOM that command had a total of 53 mishaps, so as the The unit is evaluated on its ability to respond, the 21st SW is ready for any fight, anytime, any- largest wing in the command, the 21st SW had only employ forces, provide mission support, and survive where.” 8 percent of the total mishaps. and operate in a combat environment. The IG inspection schedule: Is this cause for celebration? Yes and no. Yes, The expeditionary readiness inspection is an Sept. 2 to 6 – 4th Space Control Squadron, because the severity of the mishaps was down – evaluation of operational readiness or ability to con- Holloman AFB minor injuries with fewer days lost. Yes, because duct deployed combat operations for any unit with a Sept. 6 to 9 – 20th SPCS, Eglin AFB there were no fatalities. No, because last summer wartime mission. The unit is evaluated on how well Sept. 7 to 15 – 12th SWS, Thule AB there were the same number of mishaps, and we it can respond, deploy Unit Type Codes, employ Sept. 7 to 10 – 6th SWS, Cape Cod AFS didn’t manage to improve at all. forces, provide mission support, and survive and Sept. 10 to 13 – 10th SWS, Cavalier AFS The sad story is the Air Force lost 15 people operate in a combat environment. Oct. 10 to 25 – Peterson AFB and Cheyenne AFS. during this campaign. How could 15 intelligent, “The ORI measures how well we perform our (Some inspections began before today’s official See Safety, Page 5 core mission areas in terms of safety, efficiency, and start of the IG visits) Keesler Air Force Base: One year after Katrina By Perry Jenifer 81st Training Wing Public Affairs

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. – Bent but not broken by the worst natural disaster in the nation’s history, Keesler’s recovery continues to exceed expectations. “The damage to the base by Hurricane Katrina was a staggering $950 million. With that in mind, no one imagined in the days immediately after Aug. 29, 2005, we’d be where we are just one year later,” said Brig. Gen. Paul Capasso, 81st Training Wing commander. The general sees Operation Dragon Comeback, the recovery effort, in terms of mission, community out- reach, people and assets. For him, training, Keesler’s primary mission, has led the way back. “The initial thinking was that it would be at least six months before training would be back” he recalled. “In fact, it never went away entirely – training was going on in base shelters during the height of the storm. Few realized it at the time, but I believe that was a sign of things to come.” Indeed, Sept. 12, two weeks and a day after the storm, 81st Training Group officials reported most of the dormitories and facilities were in good shape and Photo by Master Sgt. Bill Huntington all instructors were back to work. Four days later, basic Tech. Sgt. Keith Berry looks down into flooded streets searching for survivors. He was part of an military training graduates from Lackland Air Force Air Force Reserve team credited with saving more than 1,040 people in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina last year. He is a pararescueman with the 304th Rescue Squadron from Portland, Ore. See Katrina, Page 3

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the synergistic tinues to grow. The joint community is 21st Space Wing provides effect necessary to dependent on the availability of space space superiority to nation dominate the glob- for countless purposes. Because space al commons – land, is the medium by which virtually all By Col. Jay G. Santee made possible sea, air, space and missions become possible, we can see 21st Space Wing commander because our leaders can cyberspace. how space superiority is vital to keep- fully utilize the space medi- Such domination of the ing our nation safe. Since I took command of the um – a medium which global commons would be Combine the fact that space 21st Space Wing, I’ve stated clearly serves as the foundation for impossible without space superiority is vital to national defense and defended repeatedly our vision – virtually every other mis- superiority. From the and that the 21st Space Wing is the strength and preparedness to save the sion in existence. Army’s Future Combat only Space Superiority wing in the nation. Put simply, combatant System to the Navy’s Sea- world, we arrive at one conclusion - Every day, we integrate this commanders worldwide basing concept, space supe- we save the nation each and every day. vision into briefings, newspaper arti- have the freedom to use riority is the linchpin to cles and official correspondence. As space in the best interest of success. These systems, as Submitting Action Lines often as we make this claim, however, our nation and our allies – well as all futuristic sys- The Action Line is a direct link some of us still have difficulty under- inherent with this fact is the tems, are built on the prem- to the 21st Space Wing commander. It standing exactly how we can make freedom from attack and ise that space capabilities should be used when other avenues such a claim. How do we save the the freedom to attack, any- Col. will remain available when have failed. Concerns should be nation? We can begin to answer this time and anywhere. Jay G. Santee and where they’re needed. addressed at the lowest possible level question by looking to our world class Our contribution stretches across Through offensive and defensive in the chain of command and elevated space superiority. all the services. We create an irreplace- counterspace activities, we enable as necessary. The 21st Space Wing is the only able advantage for joint war fighters joint forces to exploit navigation, tim- If satisfactory results have not wing in the world that provides space and coalition partners to carry out their ing, weather, intelligence and commu- been attained by addressing the chain superiority to combatant commanders missions. Each branch of the military nications. These capabilities are deliv- of command, call the Action Line at worldwide. This unique capability is brings a unique capability to the fight, ered from space, and protected by the 556-7777 or fax 556-7848. global, unprecedented and critical to thereby creating joint interdependence. 21st Space Wing. Though not required, Action Line success. Because of our day-to-day This interdependence, combined with As the world continues to users should leave point-of-contact efforts, the defense of our nation is quantum leaps in technology, enables change, the threat to our nation con- information.

In 1965, the Voting Rights Act was signed by Get out and vote – it’s your responsibility Lyndon B. Johnson, which prohibited the use of lit- eracy tests and complicated ballot boxes. Finally in Commentary by Capt. Rick Alford new political group called the Know-Nothings was 1971, the 26th Amendment was signed lowering the Air Force Print News formed in 1850. This group was anti-immigrant. In an minimum voting age from 21 to 18. effort to prevent immigrants from voting, this group You may be asking yourself why I took the time SOUTHWEST ASIA – Voting is one of the pushed for literacy tests because at the time most to let you in on a history behind your right to vote. most important things a member of a democratic immigrants and minorities were illiterate. The answer is simple. Your right to vote was procured republic can do. The United States has a long histo- Congress passed its next big piece of legisla- through a long history of war, civil war and civil ry of voting, starting on Sept. 17, 1787, when the tion in 1866 known as the 14th Amendment in an U.S. Constitution was adopted and the founding attempt to protect U.S. male residents who were at atrocities. Men and women of every race, nationality fathers set in place the process we now use to elect least 21 years of age from voting obstacles. Susan B. and ethnic origin stood on the firm belief that every our country’s presidents. Anthony, who was already in the public eye by this person has a right to have their voice heard. As a citi- The first presidential election was held in 1789 time, also founded the American Equal Rights zen of the United States, you not only have a right to when the Electoral College unanimously elected Association in 1866 with Elizabeth Cady Stanton. vote, you have a responsibility to vote, to have your George Washington as president. During the 1820s In 1869 Congress passed the 15th Amendment opinions heard, and to set this country on its next and 1830s a number of states joined the union, each granting the right to vote to all men regardless of course. Your voice will only be heard if you vote. with its own constitution and most with limitations race, color or previous servitude. However, while We hear, almost on a daily basis, people com- that prevented women and men of any race other advancing the right to vote for minorities, this plaining about where the country is headed, that than white from voting. amendment specifically prohibited women from vot- they disagree with current administration policy, or Women such as Lucretia Mott and Elizabeth ing. In 1872 Ms. Stanton attempted to vote in direct that Congress is unable to pass meaningful legisla- Stanton formed groups that argued for women’s violation of the 15th Amendment and was arrested. tion. However, a majority of U.S. citizens fail to vote rights in 1840. These groups took root and grew. In A few years later in 1878 a constitutional and, in my opinion, lose their right to complain. If 1848, the Women’s Rights Convention was held in amendment, later known as the 19th Amendment, you don’t cast a ballot, your voice will not be heard. Seneca Falls, N.Y., where the attendees agreed that was introduced to Congress to grant women the Get out and vote. It’s your responsibility. It’s women should have opportunities to go to college, right to vote. It finally passed in 1920. The 24th your right. become doctors and lawyers, own land and vote. Amendment was passed in 1964 preventing the use (Captain Alford is the 386th Air Expeditionary As immigrants continued to flood to America, a of poll taxes to keep minorities from voting. Wing staff judge advocate.)

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For submission details call the editor at (719) 556-4351 or Layout and Design DSN 834-4351 or e-mail [email protected]. Deadline for submission is noon the Thursday one week before publication. All articles, copy and announcements submitted will be edited to conform to AFI Series 35 and the Associated Press Stylebook and Libel Manual. Jeff Adcox SPACE OBSERVER Thursday, September 7, 2006 3 www.peterson.af.mil Town hall reviews presence of sex offender By Master Sgt. James A. Rush of experts said is an underreported crime. Speakers 21st Space Wing Public Affairs included the district attorney as well as uniformed Additional Information and civilian representatives from the CSPD Special The 21st Space Wing Public Affairs A discussion on allowing a convicted sex Victims Unit. Office has copies of the handouts from offender to live in Peterson Air Force Base housing The briefing cited 9,140 registered sex offend- the Aug. 31 meeting. (Wing drew approximately 50 people to a town hall meeting ers in Colorado and noted that approximately 65 per- held by the Colorado Springs Police Department in cent are on probation. Headquarters Building 845, 2nd floor) the base auditorium Aug. 31. “There are potentially a lot of sexual offenders If you have additional concerns or need Staff Sgt. David Strate, assigned to the Space in the community that we know nothing about and more information, we encourage you to and Missile Systems Center, was convicted of a crime these scare me more,” Ms. Warkentin said. stop by or call 556-5185. six years ago in Virginia for having a sexual encounter Sergeant Strate, his wife and two children have with a minor teen. He stated on record he believed the lived in Colorado Springs for more than a year. The girl was 18. The Airman was 19 years old at the time. meeting became necessary when he was granted per- be a part of our community.” A recent change to Virginia law, one that is mission to move on base recently. Comments by CSPD Sgt. Katherine Buckley independent of his case, resulted in Sergeant Strate Col. Jay G. Santee, 21st Space Wing command- reinforce the colonel’s statements. being labeled a “sexually violent predator.” Colorado er, allowed the move after reviewing the Strate fami- “Sexual offenders have the same needs for State Law requires a town hall meeting be held each ly’s situation, the facts of the case and Air Force housing as the rest of the community,” she said. time people with this label move, to inform residents Instructions. He applied Department of Defense pol- “Communities have a vested interest in helping of the new neighborhood. Per Colorado state law, the icy and determined the NCO qualifies for base hous- offenders be successful.” city police department is responsible for informing ing. The NCO requested base housing after a similar Both CPSD and security forces patrol the base the offenders’ neighbors and publicizing the required town hall meeting downtown left him afraid for the housing area. meeting. safety of his family, according to the colonel. “There is a great cooperative effort between “This is about arming yourself so you can pre- “His commander (six years ago) decided to Colorado Springs and our base. We work with them pare for a risk against your family,” said senior deputy keep him in the Air Force since he had a good record to manage all the threats to our base,” Colonel Santee district attorney Gail Warkentin, a guest speaker at the and had done his job well. He is a member of our Air said. “We’re here tonight to give you information so meeting. “Our purpose is to protect public safety, Force. He has served honorably and is entitled to you can manage risk – from a particular person, or as assist law enforcement and deter sexual offenders.” live on base,” Colonel Santee said. “I looked at we talked about, from the potential of others out Much of the information provided dealt with the circumstances and the risks involved and decid- there. We’re an active community that takes care of understanding sex-related offenses, which the panel ed we could manage them. He can live here and each other.”

Katrina, from Page 1 missary, $38.6 million; post office, $2.5 Base, Texas, arrived to begin technical million; multipurpose Services facility, Katrina effects still felt $23.3 million; marina, $3.6 million; training. Commentary by Senior Katrina, and in between where McBride Library, $5.5 million; fire station, By the time General Capasso took Airman Mandy Weightman the trailers are, there are many $19.6 million; and flightline, $1 million. command of the wing Nov. 15, nearly 21st Space Wing Public Affairs places where all that is left are Katrina destroyed or damaged 2,000 non-prior service students were in concrete slabs – slabs where beyond repair 1,067 of 1,820 military training - more than before the storm. The Imagine you are 22, with a homes used to be. family housing units. numbers continue to grow. new baby, and just recently It doesn’t have to go on Replacing those units involves the Another milestone was reached moved into your first home. You this way. In the one year after largest military housing construction proj- Aug. 21 with the return of the last student are doing it – making it on your the disaster, much progress has ect in history. Contracts are pending. whose initial skills training was interrupt- own as a family, even if you are been made but there is still so Meanwhile, the demolition and clearing ed by Katrina, prompting General living paycheck to paycheck, much to be done. There are peo- of home sites moves forward. Capaaso to declare, “Today, our training and life is looking good. ple doing great things for the Emergency services return to the mission is back 100 percent, thanks to the Sure, you have goals and people affected by the hurri- medical center Aug. 28, followed Aug. 29 hard work of our Airmen.” you aren’t exactly where you cane, even the people who are by a ceremony marking the reopening of Even in the infancy of recovery want to be, but in moving to displaced throughout the coun- inpatient services. A temporary satellite efforts on base, Keesler’s military, civilian your own place and standing on try. The American Red Cross pharmacy opened July 31 in a modular employees and family members also were your own two feet, your goals Hurricane Recovery Program building. attentive to the post-Katrina needs of their are in sight. and the Salvation Army are two Both the base exchange and commis- neighbors on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Then Hurricane Katrina large organizations still helping sary were flooded by Katrina’s storm surge. barrels through your city and all the victims today. Habitat for One year later, this is still true. Both will be rebuilt on higher ground. of the things you were so proud Humanity is building more Nearly 8,500 volunteers have per- AAFES’ mini-mall was up and run- of are washed away. All that is houses than normal in order to formed more than 600 humanitarian mis- ning three days after the storm passed, left is a concrete slab where your accommodate the people who sions, according to Jon Lowe, community followed in short order by the military home was, and you no longer have been displaced. Now that readiness technician at the Keesler clothing sales store and a furniture outlet. Airman and Family Readiness Center. have a job because there is it’s hurricane season again, AAFES also expanded the kinds of goods nowhere for you to work. The there is concern about all of the “Keesler people are leaving a huge available at the Four Seasons store. footprint in the coast community,” he said. storm took those goals far from people in trailers who have A temporary commissary has been sight, along with everything else. nowhere else to go. A similar footprint has been left on open in the former Keesler Community the Keesler community by its extended Air But you start hearing about other There is also a huge blood Center since Sept. 29. A new site has been people who lost their loved ones, shortage there. Mississippi Force family. Personal property losses from designated for a 106,000-square-foot per- Katrina were horrific for individuals and and that is when you realize you Blood Services in Jackson, manent commissary. are one of the lucky ones. Miss., has been holding blood families. What 130 mph winds didn’t blow “Thanks to the efforts of our away, a storm surge of more than 30 feet of This is the exact situation drives to try to fix this problem, exchange and commissary folks, Keesler but it is still bad. water in some locations washed away. a good friend of mine found people were able to get essential goods herself in a year ago in Biloxi, For people in Colorado, it The response to the plight of Keesler shortly after the storm,” General Capasso Miss. And in the day-to-day is easy to feel badly for the peo- people was nearly overwhelming. The Air said. “They didn’t stop there, but have routine of life, I sometimes find ple going through these awful Force Aid Society alone paid $2.1 million continued to expand their inventories.” myself forgetting about the things but then go about our to military members and families, accord- A “fire, crash and rescue” facility hardships many of my close day-to-day lives. But, I am ask- ing to Jackie Pope, community readiness near the flight line replaces the storm- friends on the Mississippi Gulf ing you to not do the easy thing consultant. damaged fire station. Coast are facing. here – get involved and help in Most of the nearly $1 billion in dam- Flightline repairs include hangar It has been one year since whatever way you can. age inflicted by Katrina covers physical roofs and doors, and the air traffic control the hurricane ripped through the More information on how assets. The big ticket items include mili- tower. Gulf Coast, and many people you can help can be found at tary family housing, $313 million; medical “There’s a lot to be done yet, but are still either displaced or liv- www.redcross. org, www.red- center, $66.3 million for restoration and we’ve come a long way in a short time,” ing in FEMA trailers. These shield.org/crisis/, www.habitat. $25 million for a central energy plant; General Capasso said. “Katrina was one trailers are scattered throughout org/ or www.salvationarmyusa. Sablich Center, $7 million; base exchange for the record books. So is Keesler’s the areas affected by Hurricane org/USNSAHome.htm. and satellite pharmacy, $40 million; com- comeback.” SPACE OBSERVER 4 Thursday, September 7, 2006 AF voting program helps Airmen exercise their right RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – ue to receive voting assistance from home voting Standard Form 76 to register and request absentee Air Force personnel and their families serving around officers and on site PERSCO teams. ballots. The SF 76 and 2006-07 Voting Assistance the world have the right to vote, and the Air Force “We want to ensure that every Airman’s sacri- Guide, which lists the unique voting rules for Voting Program’s mission is to ensure they have the fice of service does not interfere with his or her each state, are available on line at www.fvap.gov or information and tools needed to exercise that privi- right to vote,” said Mr. John Lowrence, Air Force may be obtained from your base voting assistance lege. Voting action officer at the Air Force Personnel officer. As a part of the program, every Air Force instal- Center. “However, each person must accurately For more information on voting, or for assis- lation has designated voting assistance officers who complete the absentee voting process from register- tance, contact your installation voting officer through can assist Airmen and voting age family members ing and requesting a ballot to submitting the absen- your base telephone operator or visit the Air Force with the registration and voting process. Prior to tee ballot.” Voting Action site at www.afcrossroads.com/ deploying, Airmen receive voting materials needed to Personnel serving away from their voting resi- voteFund/Vote/default.htm. notify their state of new mailing address and contin- dence should use Federal Post Card Application (Courtesy the Air Force Personnel Center.)

Voting absentee assures Airmen heard Filling out Standard Form 76 Voting absentee can be easier and more conven- default.htm and follow the instructions below. To help ensure their vote counts, officials ient than voting at the polls, according to the 21st 1. Go to Step 1 on the left of the page. remind personnel to be careful when filling Space Wing installation voting assistance officer. 2. Download Form 76: This is the form used to out the SF 76 as it is most often returned “With an absentee ballot, the voter can take register and request an absentee ballot. without action for the following reasons: their time and fill out the ballot at home with all the 3. Download the state of residence’s directions Inadequate legal voting residence address information they have, instead of relying on memory for completing Form 76. or taking their research to the polls,” said Maj. Address information was not sufficient to 4. Fill out Form 76. locate members voting precinct or ward Charles Tuck. 5. Mail the completed ballot to the early voting Inadequate current mailing address – To vote absentee, visit the Air Force Voting Web official of the voter’s county of residence. The voting Member moved or deployed without for- site at http://www.afcrossroads.com/VoteFund/Vote/ official’s address of every state’s county is linked to warding an SF 76, letting the state know his the Air Force Voting Web site. new address and the post office will not for- 6. Receive the absentee ballot in the mail from ward ballots. Writing illegible the county early voting official; complete the ballot; Failure to indicate party preference – mail the ballot to the county voting official. Primary ballots will not be sent without a For information, contact unit voting assistance party designation officers or Major Tuck at charles.tuck@peterson. Form incomplete – All information speci- af.mil or 556-4711. fied in the VAG must be completed Air Force voting assistance officers may be con- Application sent to wrong jurisdiction (see addresses listed in the VAG) tacted at DSN 665-4351 or by e-mail at afpc/dpf- No signature [email protected]. 3EPTEMBER3APPHIRE Thanks for serving our great 4RUNK3ALE
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Seatbelts save lives, money Safety, from Page 1 sane, sensible people be gone? The Air Force By Sandra Mock drivers and 73 percent of male passengers (ages 18 Safety Center web page lists them, with a brief 21st Space Wing Safety to 34) who were killed in crashes were not wearing description of what happened. their seatbelts. Seatbelt use in pickup trucks was The biggest cause of these deaths were Air Force Space Command recently levied a only 73 percent compared to 83 percent in cars and motor vehicles, motorcycles, and sports and new Special Interest Item on seatbelt usage. 85 percent in vans and sport utility vehicles. In recreation (drowning). To view the statistics go A high percentage of young people ages 18 to 2005, only 79 percent of rural drivers and passen- to http://afsafety.af.mil/ and check the statistics 25 who are killed or injured in motor vehicle gers were observed wearing their seatbelts. for ‘ground.’ After reading them you’ll find mishaps are not wearing seatbelts. This SII puts more Anyone who doesn’t wear a seatbelt has an that 99 percent of them could have been pre- emphasis at the squadron level for increased aware- excuse for why they don’t – “I might get trapped vented. ness on the proven value of safety equipment as well under water,” “I’ll be thrown clear in an accident,” Every year we conduct a different version as for enforcement measures on a day-to-day basis. “It messes up my clothes, hurts my neck, doesn’t of the same campaign, aimed at alerting peo- According to the National Highway Traffic fit,” “It’s too confining,” and last but not least “It ple to the possible dangers around us if we Safety Administration, young people represent less should be my choice.” don’t use caution and common sense. than 7 percent of the licensed drivers, but are Seatbelts have proven they save lives, so why We did good this year, let’s do better responsible for 18 percent of the traffic mishaps. are people willing to bet their lives by not wearing next year. These accidents are the leading cause of death for them? Is it worth it? 16-20 year olds. With the new SII there will be three critical Air Force statistics also show that young peo- questions – two for group and squadron command- And third, are supervisors ensuring their per- ple are the leaders in motor vehicle mishaps. ers and one for supervisors. sonnel are trained on the required use of seatbelts? NHTSA numbers also show more than 60 percent of First, has the commander established specific Every employee receives a safety briefing when young adults weren’t wearing their seatbelts. procedures to ensure all personnel comply with the they initially came to work and one of the items Children learn by mimicking their role models – if occupant protection requirements (seatbelts)? Safety required to be briefed is the mandatory use of seat- parents always wear their seatbelts then their chil- is a commander’s program, so what has he or she belts. If you didn’t, seek out your unit safety repre- dren will probably wear theirs. done to ensure their unit personnel use seatbelts all sentative and get one. And here is the bad news – NHTSA research the time (on or off base, on or off duty)? So we know seatbelts save lives and we know shows that if a driver is unrestrained the probability Second, do commanders ensure a proactive the Air Force requires us to wear them – so what’s of children being unrestrained is four times greater mishap prevention program is implemented in the the big deal? If you still don’t believe you should than being in a vehicle with a restrained driver. unit including the proper use of seatbelts? wear them, think of it this way – if everyone wore Bottom line – if parents don’t wear seatbelts Mishap prevention is realized through the efforts their seatbelt whenever a mishap occurred medical their children probably won’t either. of everyone from the commander down to the line costs would go down; therefore insurance costs Men – especially young men – are also less worker. However, without the commander’s emphasis, would also go down. So if everyone wears their seat- likely to buckle up. In 2004, 67 percent of male personnel might not understand the importance. belts we should all save money. Now is it worth it?

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Six inducted to Space and Missile Pioneers Hall of Fame By Tech. Sgt. Kate Rust the distinguished guests were Colorado Reserve Col. Richard S. Leghorn; and been treated to such attention in his Air Force Space Command Public Affairs Senator Ron May and Colorado Springs Lt. Col. Albert W. Johnson. whole life. “Corona was so highly Mayor Lionel Rivera. Lt. Gen. Frank G. “From missile and space systems secret that we never knew who was Six trailblazers were inducted into Klotz, AFSPC vice commander, hardware to space law and space medi- working on what. I didn’t know, even the Air Force Space and Missile presided over the ceremony. cine, people associated with the U.S. until today, of the great contributions of Pioneers Hall of Fame for their signifi- “You blazed the trail for our space Air Force have pioneered paths into the people gathered here,” he said. cant accomplishments in the advance- and missile enterprise,” General Klotz uncharted territory,” said Dr. Rick General Klotz said later, at a ment of space and missile programs in said to the current and past inductees. Sturdevant, AFSPC deputy command luncheon held in the inductees’ honor, the Air Force. “You risked careers, friendships and historian. that the Air Force Space and Missile The inductees, whose work sometimes even your lives. Your “We never expected (recognition) Pioneers Hall of Fame is unique from formed the basis upon which Air Force tremendous contributions are the stuff 50 years ago,” said Colonel Johnson. other halls of fame in that inductees are Space Command now operates, of legends.” “We thought what we were doing not typically well known to the world, marched proudly through the crowd The 2006 Space and Missile would be buried forever. But I had due to the necessary secrecy surround- Aug. 24 to take their seats amid cheers Pioneer inductees, all retired, are: Maj. nothing but fun working with that ing the body of their work. and applause from more than 300 Gen. Ben I. Funk; Brig. Gen. Maurice team. They were unconventional, every “It is fitting that we can finally guests and headquarters personnel gath- A. Cristadoro Jr.; Col. Wilbert F. Craig one of them.” give them the recognition they so rich- ered at the Hartinger Building. Among III; Col. Francis J. Hale; U.S. Air Force Colonel Leghorn said he hadn’t ly deserve,” General Klotz said.

Maj. Gen. Ben I. Funk Brig. Gen. Maurice Col. Francis Hale Col. Richard Leghorn Col. Wilbert Craig Lt. Col. Albert Johnson Cristadoro Jr. In the mid-1950s, Air Colonel Hale served as Colonel Leghorn led Colonel Craig played a Colonel Johnson’s con- Materiel Command General Cristadoro was the deputy director of development of early significant role in the Air tributions centered on assigned General Funk a pioneer in the develop- the Thor missile pro- Cold War airborne and Force’s early space sur- development of military to direct the procurement ment of the Air Force’s gram beginning in space-based photo- veillance programs. He reconnaissance satel- and production activities intercontinental ballistic January 1956. He graphic reconnaissance helped organize the lites. In 1958, he became missile programs. In supporting General became the first plans systems. In the 1950s, “Moonwatch” Project to the project officer for the 1956, he joined Western Bernard Schriever’s and programs officer, he headed the create one of the first Air recovery vehicle being Development Division, high-priority ballistic mis- then deputy director, of Reconnaissance Force satellite tracking developed by General where in March 1958, he sile development pro- the Minuteman ICBM Systems Branch at sites. Colonel Craig was Electric to return data became director of the gram at Western program. He was a pro- Wright Air Development selected for the original from orbiting satellites. Development Division in Atlas ICBM program. He Center, Ohio, before When the Discoverer/ fessor and head of the Spacetrack Space Los Angeles, Calif. was responsible for all being assigned to the Surveillance team; was Corona project was astronautics department General Funk dedicated aspects of Atlas acquisi- development-planning chief analyst for Program formed later that same at the Air Force himself to supporting tion, which had the high- staff of then – Col. 437, the nation’s only year, he became one of Academy, and, before efforts to develop, test, est national priority at Bernard Schriever at the deployed anti-satellite the original team mem- retiring from active duty produce and deploy the that time. He was inti- Pentagon. In the latter system; and led the proj- bers. As chief of the pay- first generation of ballis- mately involved with the in 1965, he worked in position, Colonel ect to put space surveil- loads division for tic missiles. In 1962, highly secretive prepara- the Pentagon on various Leghorn contributed to lance into initial Discoverer/Corona, General Funk became tions for using an Atlas advanced aerospace the Massachusetts Cheyenne Mountain Colonel Johnson’s pri- Space Systems Division booster to launch Signal projects. Institute of Technology’s operation in 1965-1966. mary responsibility was commander. To achieve Communications by Air Force-funded Project Colonel Craig was the working with the Central initial operational capa- Orbiting Relay Lincoln, which issued the Air Force secretary’s Intelligence Agency and bility of satellite systems Equipment, the world’s June 1952 Beacon Hill representative for its contractor to integrate for nuclear detection, first communications Report that identified preparing the the Corona camera with meteorology, communi- satellite. General extremely high-altitude Department of Defense the Discoverer Satellite cations, and missile Cristadoro later oversaw vehicles – balloons, for shuttle operations. He Vehicle. He subsequently warning, his teams all matters associated sounding rockets and evaluated potential shut- became the first chair- carried out launches at a with Air Force Systems aircraft – that could carry tle applications and cre- man of the Discoverer/ rate that remains Command’s role in bal- improved sensors near ated the proposed 12- Corona Configuration unsurpassed. listic-missile acquisition. or over Soviet territory. year launch schedule. Control Board. 10% Food Discount #FE"'VUPO 'VUPOT :DWHUEHG6DOH 8BUFS
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The following base agencies listed below should be contacted locally to resolve issues: Fire Department (Emergency) 911 Base Operator 556-7321 Action Line 556-7777 Base Exchange 596-7270 Chaplain 556-4442 Civil Engineers 556-4030 $29 rate for Active Duty and Retired Military Commissary To show our appreciation for your honor 556-7765 Dental Clinic and service to our country, Antler Creek 556-1333 Golf Course is offering a special, $29.00 rate Fraud, Waste for 18-holes, including cart, to all active and Abuse duty and retired military. 556-2100 Housing Maintenance Enjoy a relaxing round and see why Antler Creek was voted CALL TODAY TO 556-4455 Colorado’s No. 1 new public course in 2005. SCHEDULE YOUR TEE TIME Inspector Our player-friendly, “prairie dunes style” course is unique General in the Pikes Peak region and offers every level of golfer 494-1900 complaints an opportunity for a challenging and enjoyable day. www.antlercreekgolf.com 556-2104 Take Woodmen Rd. east to Military/Civilian/ Fall rates effective Beginning September 5, 2006 Meridian Rd. and go north Travel Pay 2.5 miles to Stapleton. Go right 556-4770 on Stapleton and left on Rates good Monday – Friday and after 1:00 pm on Military Equal Meridian Ranch Blvd. and Saturday and Sunday follow the signs. Opportunity 556-7693 SPACE OBSERVER Thursday, September 7, 2006 9 www.peterson.af.mil

Gate. He said he believed the gate of confinement, total forfeitures for guard had cleared him to enter, was six months and a bad conduct dis- given instructions on proper gate entry charge. Civilian penalties include jail and released. time, fines or both. Domestic violence Shoplifting Security forces responded to a A major’s wife was detained for domestic violence call in temporary shoplifting jewelry from the base lodging. A staff sergeant there said her exchange. She was transported to the husband pulled her hair and threatened security forces building where she was to kill her during an argument. Her hus- issued a summons for shoplifting and band was taken to the security forces turned over to the Colorado Springs building where he was arrested by the Police Department. Colorado Springs Police. Shoplifting on base can result in The consequences for a convic- loss of base privileges for the offender tion at court-martial for assault con- or sponsor, fines, jail time or a combi- summated by a battery are six months nation of these penalties. Vehicle theft Punishment for larceny may An Airman in Layne Hall called include a dishonorable discharge, for- feiture of all pay and allowances, and security forces to report his vehicle With Eagle Eyes, any missing. The Airman said he left base confinement for five years; for wrong- for the weekend, and when he returned ful appropriation a dishonorable dis- community member can his vehicle was missing, adding he charge, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, and confinement for two report suspicious activities believed he knew who took it. The sus- years. pect was contacted and was subse- 24 hours a day by calling the quently detained at the West Gate. He Gate runner was taken into custody by security Security forces responded to the law enforcement desk at forces and told he was suspected of North Gate for a gate runner. All base Article 121, Larceny or Wrongful outbound traffic was stopped until he 556-44000. Appropriation. was found and returned to the North

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Tribute concert Additionally, active duty only will be seen from 1 to Case lot sale There is a 9/11 tribute concert at 7 p.m. Monday 2 p.m. Thursdays (excluding holidays). Clients want- The commissary is having a case lot sale on at the Rocky Mountain Calvary, 4285 N. Academy ing to draft a will, as well as any supporting docu- Sept. 17 and 18. For information, call 556-7765. Blvd. ments, must make an appointment except in emer- Doug Sterner, a Medal of Honor recipient from gency circumstances. For information, contact Capt. Volksmarch Pueblo is the emcee. All proceeds go to the Freedom Dave Chipman at 556-4871. The Falcon Wanderers are having a Volksmarch at 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 16 at the Air Force Alliance which funds college scholarships to the Assumption of command children of military parents who have died in the Academy’s Farish Recreation Area. For information, Air Combat Command stands up the 561st call 333-2940. war or who have become disabled. For information Communications Squadron at 10 a.m. Sept. 15 at the The group is also having a march from 8 a.m. to call Deborah Higley at 360-1810 or go to www. museum. Lt. Col. Lee Bodenhausen assumes com- noon Sept. 23 at Fort Carson’s Turkey Creek Ranch smplive.com. mand of the reactivated 561st CS; Col. Mark Cross, Recreation Area. For information, call 526-0460. Volunteers wanted commander of the 26th Network Operations Group, presides. The Airman and Family Readiness Center Military appreciation days seeks volunteers for its Helping Hands program. The Virtual training Cheyenne Mountain Zoo military appreciation weekend is Sept. 16 and 17. Admission for active service helps families of deployed servicemembers Military Spouse Virtual Assistant training is duty military personnel and their families is $2 per with lawn care, minor household repairs, minor car offered for qualified spouses from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. person. The zoo houses more than 800 animals repre- repairs, transportation or other needed assistance. To Sept. 27 and 28 at the Family Support Center, volunteer call Nona Daugherty at 556-7832 or e-mail Building 350, Room 1052. This training prepares senting approximately 142 species, 30 of which are [email protected]. participants to become independent contractors endangered. The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer working from home providing business support serv- The Colorado Rockies and Qwest are having Foundation Race for the Cure is looking for volun- ices ranging from administrative assistant work to military day at Coors Field Sept. 28; game time is teers. Race for the Cure will be held at Iron Horse bookkeeping to complex corporate consulting by e- 1:05 p.m. against the L.A. Dodgers. Park on Fort Carson Sunday. For volunteer opportuni- mail, phone and fax. Pre-Game festivities include a parade, fly-over, ties e-mail [email protected]. Spouses interested in applying should have at National Anthem, color guard and more all per- Easter Seals Southern Colorado needs volun- least two years of administrative support experience, formed by uniformed military personnel and veter- teers for a variety of tasks including office work and Internet access, and a good working knowledge of ans. special events. Hours vary but are typically during how to use the Web. For an application go to Free tickets for uniformed military personnel normal business hours, Monday through Friday. www.msvas.com/application_colsprings.htm; for and veterans, and reduced cost tickets for family Tasks include preparation of mailing materials, col- information contact Dyanne Brown or Susan Golden members and friends, are available by calling Bobby lating newsletters, representing Easter Seals at health at 556-5141. Dicroce at (303)312-2486 or e-mail dicroceb@col- fairs and community awareness events. oradorockies.com. New university classes offered Training is provided. If interested, contact Family yard sale Christine at 574-9002. Beginning Oct. 1, Colorado Christian University offers classes on base for two of its man- The Peterson Family Housing Yard Sale is New legal hours agement bachelor’s degree programs (organizational 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 16. All housing residents are The Peterson Base Legal Office has added two management – human resources or organizational encouraged to participate; no commercial sales additional times for walk-in legal assistance: clients management – project management). For informa- allowed. Do not post or display yard sale notices and may be seen for all legal services on from 8 to 9 a.m. tion, contact Tom Boven at 528-5080 or e-mail at do not place personal ads in local newspapers. For Monday through Wednesday (excluding holidays). [email protected]. information, call 556-4332.

Active duty military personnel and their families receive $2 admission during Military Appreciation Weekend, September 16 and 17.

Please join us for our special Military Appreciation Weekend – two fun-filled days of stars, stripes and sunscreen. It’s our way of saying thanks to our military personnel for your continued service to our great country. All active duty military personnel and their families get in for just $2 a person. Because at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, we want you… to have a good time.

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CAMP SHELBY, Miss. – The installation record for the most push-ups in the gas chamber without wearing a mask was 162. And thus a chal- lenge was made to the Airmen attending combat skills training here. Without a second thought, 1st Lt. Stephen Maddox picked up the gauntlet. He had certainly done more than 162 push-ups before. The lieutenant played football for the Air Force Academy before his current assignment to the 325th Communications Squadron at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla. Urged on by his fellow Airmen, he answered with two words: “Bring it.” First up was his actual gas chamber qualifica- tion. He would have to knock that out before mov- ing on to the challenge. After some quick calisthen- ics, he dropped his mask and did 70 push-ups. For Lieutenant Maddox, it was a warm-up. “The record was set in 2004 by a Wisconsin National Guardsman,” said Army Master Sgt. Jerry Nickles, a nuclear, biological and chemical NCO Courtesy photo Air Force 1st Lt. Stephen Maddox broke a long-standing Army record for the number of push-ups com- and training instructor. “The push-ups aren’t the pleted in a gas chamber without wearing a mask Aug. 30 when he managed 165 before exiting. problem. I’ve seen people do 200. It’s staying in there with all that gas.” He took a couple of breaks, but as the effects “Plenty have tried and have done 50, 60, 70,” Lieutenant Maddox and several supporters of the gas would set in, he immediately got back to Sergeant Nickles said. “I certainly didn’t think he’d entered the chamber filled with tear gas. He tore off task. One by one, his supporters fled the room, the do it. That record will be around for a while; no one his mask and immediately hit the ground to start his gas too much for them to stay inside. is breaking that.” shot at the record. A few minutes later, Lieutenant Maddox For Lieutenant Maddox, the victory was one of Others joined in, removing their gas masks as emerged from the chamber. A crowd of more Air Force pride and friendly competition with the well and keeping pace with the lieutenant. One than 100 Airmen stood by, waiting to hear if he’d sister services. Airman did 17 before he had to get out. Another did done it. “When they told us about it, they issued it as a as many as 50. By the time Lieutenant Maddox hit “165!” someone yelled out. The crowd went challenge,” Lieutenant Maddox said. “The Air Force his first 70, he hit his stride. wild; his boisterous supporters kept calling out the never backs down from a challenge. “I knew I had to just keep at it,” the lieutenant number. No one could believe it, not even the “Plus it’s always good to beat the Army,” said. “There was no way I was going to quit.” Soldier instructors. laughed the former offensive lineman.

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14th Air Force commander visits Cavalier About the 10th Space Warning By 2nd Lt. John Sayers They also trekked to the roof of the phased-array radar, Squadron 10th Space Warning Squadron one of tallest buildings in North Dakota. The 10th Space Warning Squadron, After a luncheon with base personnel, General Cavalier Air Force Station, N.D., 15 miles Traveling off the beaten path, both the 14th Air Shelton and Chief Durick held an all-call and dis- south of the Canadian and U.S. border, Force commander and command chief master ser- cussed several important issues. The general keeps watch for sea-launched and inter- geant paid a visit to the 10th Space Warning explained how Cavalier AFS fits into the overall joint- continental ballistic missiles launched Squadron at Cavalier Air Force Station, N.D., Aug. 9. warfighting picture and the Global War on Terror. toward North America. The squadron is a Maj. Gen. William Shelton and Command He went on to say that while Cavalier is often a geographically separated unit of the Chief Master Sgt. Cathi Durick flew 2,000 miles to target for budget cuts, the PARCS’s sheer power and 21st Space Wing. North Dakota to meet the men and women at Cavalier the amount of data it can process make it an impor- The 10th SWS... AFS, tour the facility, and remind 10th SWS person- tant player in maintaining complete space situational Provides tactical warning and attack nel how critical the unit mission of missile warning awareness. Chief Durick praised the enlisted men and characterization of a sea-launched ballistic and space surveillance is in supporting space situa- women at Cavalier, saying, “I have never been more missile attack against the continental tion awareness. The visit was the first time General impressed with an enlisted force than what I’ve seen United States Shelton had come to Cavalier, and he was glad he at here at Cavalier.” Provides warning and characterization made it in the summer. At only 15 miles from the Afterwards, General Shelton and Chief Durick of ICBM attack Canadian border, winter temperatures at Cavalier can took questions from Airmen and civilians alike. They Supports the space surveillance network reach hit 60 degrees below zero. discussed issues as varied as offensive/defensive by providing surveillance data, tracking, During the tour of the Perimeter Acquisition counterspace and the way cost of living allowance is reporting and space object identification Radar and Attack Characterization System facility, configured. General Shelton also gave some advice to Maintains and operates the Perimeter Acquisition Radar Attack Characterization they were able to view the Missile Warning Operations new airmen and lieutenants saying, “Just work hard … System Center, the radar fence, power plant and fire station. and don’t worry about things you can’t control.”

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‘Freak‘Freak accident’accident’ actually actually becomesbecomes terroristterrorist attackattack By Jeff Adcox should feel,” he 21st Space Wing Public Affairs recalled. “So I used that to begin the con- Five years ago, Maj. Robert Chambers, versation. I began to 21st Operations Support Squadron intelligence ask the students who flight commander, was a Chinese instructor at they thought hated us the U. S. Air Force Academy. His first semester enough do this, what of teaching future Air Force leaders was inter- our military rupted on Sept. 11. response should Maj. Chambers had arranged for a three- be and how star general from the U.S. Forces in Japan to this has give a speech on East Asia for his second-year changed Chinese and Japanese language cadets. our world. “While we were waiting for the general to “Some of the arrive, the television was on and we heard a students actually had commercial airplane hit one of the twin towers,” family members working at the Major Chambers recalled. “We thought it was towers,” Major Chambers said. some sort of freak accident.” “There was a lot of anger for a The general arrived before Major while.” Chambers and his students knew what had actu- As for Major Chambers, ally happened. he admits he was taken aback As the general spoke, the class became almost as much as his students. anxious – unable to concentrate on current “At first, I was in shock,” he affairs 5,000 miles away – as their thoughts kept said. “Terrorism was not the first centering on the ”freak accident.” thing that came to my mind. As the The television was turned on as soon as the seriousness of the day grew, I couldn’t general finished his speech. However, curiosity believe terrorism had been brought to quickly turned into shock. American soil. “By the time we turned the television back “I began to think about the Pentagon,” on, the second tower was hit,” Major Chambers Major Chambers said. “What they were going ating under extremely tight regulations and secu- said. “Soon after we started hearing reports of through and how the war planners were probably rity over night,” Major Chambers recalled. “I had the plane crashing into the Pentagon and there already thinking about how to get whoever did never seen anything like it, but there was a was this astonished reaction throughout the class this and make sure it never happens again.” national sentiment that we need to buckle down – ‘Oh my gosh, we are being attacked.’” The events of Sept. 11, 2001, had a similar with our security. Most of us took it in stride.” As news coverage continued, Major effect on his family. Some teachers continued with their lesson Chambers and his class stayed glued to the “September 11th justifies and explains why plans on Sept. 11, but Major Chamber believes screen, picking up extra cadets as they walked we deploy to my family,” he said. “They now he made the right decision. by the classroom and noticed the television was understand we need to be out there making sure “What was happening was so much more on. this does not happen.” important than learning Chinese that day,” he “For the rest of the day, I didn’t teach,” he As the world adjusted to the events, Sept. said. “This was a national attack and I am glad I said. “We just watched and talked about terror- 12 and beyond took on a life of its own. chose to talk about what was happening to our ism because it was certain then that we were Major Chambers spent more than an hour country instead of teaching class.” under attack. Not many people have lived moving toward the USAFA gates after exiting For Major Chambers and his students, one through something like that. I think I was just Interstate 25 on Sept. 12 because of the added thing will always stick out about the day terror- trying to capture the moment.” security and military working dogs searching ism hit America. Major Chambers knew his cadets’ heads vehicles. “What I will forever remember is that would not be in the game, which is why he Parking near classrooms was now a no-no moment when we turned the television back on decided not to teach. Instead he decided he and personnel had to be shuttled in from parking and we realized the second tower was also hit,” would help them sort things out. lots. Major Chambers said. “We thought it was still “I don’t think a lot of them knew how they “The base went from free and open to oper- just a freak accident until then.”

Illustration by Jeff Adcox SPACE OBSERVER Thursday, September 7, 2006 17 www.peterson.af.mil Pentagon survivor sees patriotism stand fast By Jeff Adcox At the time of the attacks, plans were 21st Space Wing Public Affairs very secret, but only a month later, the United States went into Afghanistan launching Tucked away in a vault at the Pentagon, Operation Enduring Freedom. Americans, newly-promoted Lt. Col. Frank Williams was active duty and civilian had to understand working with highly classified intelligence there was a new mission – counter terrorism. information the morning of Sept. 11, 2001. “The Secretary of the Air Force and the Colonel Williams emerged from the vault Air Force Chief of Staff were serious about on his way to the printer when the executive making us an expeditionary air force,” officer called him into the colonel’s office to Colonel Williams recalled. “We were already witness CNN footage of a plane crashing into heading down that road, this just solidified it. one of the World Trade Center buildings. “I proudly deployed in January 2002 to Taken aback by what he saw, Colonel Williams vicemembers tried to make sense of what was hap- support the no-fly zone,” he said. “I encourage every- headed back to the vault wondering what type of pening. one to deploy and to be prepared to carry their load.” medical emergency the pilot or co-pilot could have “I began to think it was an airplane – just like The date Sept. 11, 2001, means a lot of differ- suffered to bring about this type of tragedy. the one that hit the WTC,” Colonel Williams said. ent things to a lot of different people. Some people The innermost part of the vault where Colonel “We were being attacked and the fight or flight would prefer forget such a dark time. Williams worked was located at the south end of the response kicked in. Colonel Williams remembers that it happened, fourth floor in the Pentagon, right next to an air han- “I was immediately angry and wanted to know but refuses to dwell on that particu- dler that kept him company with a low rumble and a where the weapons locker was and find somebody I lar day. He more willingly remem- constant vibration. could fight,” he said. “I remember thinking ‘This is bers Sept. 11, 2002. Soon after he returned to work from the just not right.’” “I was there when the colonel’s office, he was visited by an NCO and told As the evacuees watched security forces and American flag was draped over to evacuate. the first responders work to suppress the fire and the reconstructed side of the “My first reaction was ‘Evacuate for what?’” rescue victims, senior leadership realized something. Pentagon when the president remembered Colonel Williams. “Because I couldn’t “If there was any kind of follow-up attack from came to visit,” he said. “That is see, hear or feel anything other than the dull rumble whoever did this,” Colonel Williams said, “everyone what I remember; that is what I of the HVAC unit.” was still vulnerable … we were all still in danger, so have in my heart – patriotism and The idea that the evacuation and the CNN they sent us home.” dedication.” news coverage could have anything in common had Colonel Williams arrived home to a grateful Today, Lt. Col. Frank Williams not yet entered the colonel’s mind. wife and began to let friends and family know that continues to fight the good fight as But before he exited the vault Colonel he was all right. the Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Williams knew it was not just a precaution or drill. The next day, almost without exception, every- Station Directorate echo crew mis- “I could smell the smoke and hear the alarm at one went through the smoke and back to work. sion director. that point,” he said. “Once we evacuated I could see “The Pentagon was still on fire, but the feeling the black smoke just billowing out of the Pentagon. I was ‘Yes, we are going to do our job. These people was just outside of the blast sight and I had no idea are not going to change our way of life and what we how close it was. I am so sorry for all of the people have to do,’” Colonel Williams said. “Seeing the that perished on that terrible day” firemen still working, I think we had a group As the evacuation continued, civilians and ser- resolve to carry on.” Tragedy unites nations, servicemembers

By Jeff Adcox “You could really feel the tension in the air,” he said. 21st Space Wing Public Affairs The days that followed Sept. 11 saw a dramatic change in security at all military installations. On Aug. 31, 2001, Staff. Sgt. Justin Grady arrived at “Personal recognition was over and done with,” Moron Air Base, Spain, to begin his second consecutive Sergeant Grady said. “Now there were three checkpoints assignment outside of the United States. with full vehicle inspections and certain areas were Eleven days later, Sergeant Grady was trying to set- blocked off so security forces could visually witness tle into base housing with the television on in the back- everyone heading to and from their destination.” ground. Like so many other people in the world on Sept. Servicemembers from two nations working 11, 2001, the television suddenly became the focal point hand-in-hand together in such a strict environ- of his attention. ment could be a difficult situation since neither “Accidents happen and there must be a reason for force had experienced anything it,” reasoned Sergeant Grady when the first World Trade quite like it before. Center tower was hit. “Then the second tower was hit, ter- But the impact of rorism became the reality and a lot of people’s lives had Sept. 11 was not changed forever.” absorbed by the Five years and one promotion later, Master Sgt. United States alone. Justin Grady is the 21st Operations Support Squadron “The events of 9-11 NCO in charge of global awareness. spared no country,” But back on Sept. 11, 2001, a recall pulled him back Sergeant Grady said, “so we to work. all shared this common pain. “I felt very far from home at that point,” Sergeant The Spanish soldiers reached out to us Grady recalled. “Even though I didn’t have family in that and made a real effort to make sure we area, I couldn’t get a hold of anyone and it was still up in were OK.” the air as far as more targets being hit or what was going to When Sergeant Grady reflects come on the heels of what could have been a first strike.” back on Sept. 11, 2001, he is confident The primary mission of space surveillance at Moron it has made the United States a AB left Sergeant Grady thinking he could be doing more stronger nation now and into the if he was back at Thule AB, Greenland, with the missile future. warning mission to conduct. “Suddenly we were all a family “There was really nothing we could do but wait for and that is just the way it was,” he more information to come our way,” Sergeant Grady said. “It broke down all the barriers. said. “The shock and anger everyone was feeling made There were no individual units – us all quite a bit antsy – ‘What do I do? What can I no Spaniards, no Americans – just do?’ were the questions I think everyone was asking a combined force with the same themselves. goals.” SPACE OBSERVER 18 Thursday, September 7, 2006 Peterson skate park becomes safer place to play, learn tricks

By Senior Airman Jessica Switzer number and severity of injuries. 21st Space Wing Public Affairs Parents should carefully select protective gear for their children, said Sandra Mock, 21st Space The Peterson skate park recently got a safety Wing ground safety. Gear should be comfortable overhaul. and designed for what it will be used for. Helmets Skaters, bikers and people who ride scooters at should fit well and have a chin strap. It also should the park are now required to wear helmets, elbow not block the child’s vision or hearing. and knee pads and wrist guards. “Parents should also make sure their children Until last week it was only recommended buckle the chinstrap on their helmet,” she said. “An skaters wear a helmet, according to Colorado unbuckled helmet does as much good as no helmet.” Springs guidance, but base leadership decided Injuries can also come from skaters trying Peterson children needed more protection while they to do things that are outside their ability. Tony were skating. Hawk didn’t become a professional skater “People can suffer some pretty horrific injuries overnight; it took many years of practice so when they are skating without any safety gear,” skaters shouldn’t try tricks that are outside said Col. Jay G. Santee, 21st Space Wing command- their current ability. er. “I don’t want any parents here to have to go Skaters should check their boards before through having a child in the hospital or losing a they go out to child through an accident that could have been ride, Ms. Mock prevented.” said. Looking it Skateboarding, brought into the spotlight in the over for loose, 1960s, has become more popular with the introduc- broken or tion of extreme sports to the mainstream. cracked parts, A variety of competitions and video games sharp edges, and influence many children and get them out to skate good wheels can parks, but without the right safety gear, children are prevent any sur- more likely to come home with an injury. prises while they According to the U.S. Consumer Product are being used. They Safety Commission, in 2001 more than 104,000 also need to look over the area where they people went to emergency rooms across the nation will be skating before they start. Holes, rocks, Illustration by Senior Airman with skateboard related injuries like sprains, frac- bumps and debris can cause a nasty fall. Jessica Switzer tures, bruises and scrapes. These are the most com- Prevention is the key to staying safe, Ms. Skaters and bikers at monly reported injuries but there were also deaths Mock said the park are now from falls and collisions with vehicles. “You can’t prevent every thing,” she said. “But required to wear hel- Protective gear like helmets, wrist guards everyone can take a few steps to keep really bad mets, elbow and knee pads and wrist guards. and elbow and knee pads can greatly reduce the accidents from happening.”

Helmets can save a life or sizing pads to ensure a snug fit. Select a 900 bicycle deaths each year, according to helmet that fits you or your child now, not a the Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute, a helmet All helmets are not created equal; beyond helmet to “grow into.” advocacy program of the Washington, D.C.- picking the right helmet for the sport, buyers area Bicyclist Association. should look inside the helmet for information Better safe than sorry Another 82,000 people suffer brain injuries on standards the helmet complies with. According to the Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute, a bicycle helmet reduces the risk of each year while playing sports such as base- Fit is key serious head and brain injury by 85 percent. ball and football, etc., according to the Brain A loose helmet cannot protect the head as More than 70,000 persons need hospital Injury Association in Alexandria, Va. well as one that is properly fit. The Bicycle emergency room treatment each year for Brain surgeons and doctors across the U.S. Helmet Safety Institute suggests buying a injuries related to skateboarding according to agree that wearing helmets can save lives. brand and size that fits well prior to adjust- the Consumer Product Safety Commission. (Information from the National Safety Council ments, and then using the adjustable straps Head injuries cause 75 percent of about Web site)

How to take a fall require careful practice and a specially down on the skateboard so you will not have designed area. so far to fall. The U.S. Consumer Product safety com- mission offers the following tips for using a Only one person per skateboard In a fall, try to land on the fleshy parts of skateboard: Never grab onto a car, bus, truck or bicy- your body, like your bottom. Don’t ride in the street, drivers may not see cle. In you fall, try to roll rather than absorb the or be able to stop in time if a skateboarder Learning how to fall can help reduce a force with your arms. falls. skater’s chance of being seriously injured. Even though it may be difficult, during a fall Don’t take chances: Complicated tricks If you are losing your balance, crouch try to relax your body, rather than stiffen.

Photo by Senior Airman Jessica Switzer SPACE OBSERVER Thursday, September 7, 2006 19 www.peterson.af.mil Bagram C-130s drop high-tech cargo delivery system By Maj. David Kurle 455th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs

BAGRAM AIR BASE, Afghanistan – The same global positioning technology that helps fight- er and bomber pilots deliver smart bombs with pin- point accuracy now allows cargo bundles dropped from cargo planes to steer themselves to drop zones. A C-130 Hercules from the 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron here dropped sup- plies to a U.S. Army unit in Afghanistan Aug. 31, using the military’s newest airdrop system for the first time in a combat zone. An Air National Guard crew, deployed from Alaska’s 144th Airlift Squadron, dropped bundles using the Joint Precision Airdrop System, or JPADS, which the Army and Air Force have been developing together since 1993. “This was the first Air Force employment of the joint precision airdrop system in an operational or combat airlift mission,” said Maj. Neil Richardson, chief of the combat programs and policy branch at Photos by Senior Airman Brian Ferguson Air Mobility Command. He deployed here as part of Master Sgt. Gordy Heinen and Tech. Sgt. Steven Hayes acquire global positioning satellite signals on the JPADS Mobile Training Team to oversee the first two “dropsondes” before the first operational test of the Screamer 2K Joint Precision Air Drop System combat use of the system and to train C-130 crews Aug. 31 over Afghanistan.The dropsondes calculate wind speed and relay the information back to the how to use it. aircraft, helping calculate the correct drop point. Sergeant Heinen is a loadmaster with the 774th “The system did exactly what it was designed Expeditionary Airlift Squadron. Sergeant Hayes is a loadmaster with the Air Mobility Warfare Center. for and delivered ammunition and water to ground troops here in Afghanistan,” he said. The JPADS is a family of systems designed to bring the same accuracy to the airlift community that strike pilots have enjoyed since the development of GPS-guided bombs, called joint direct attack muni- tions, or JDAMS. “It’s the JDAMS of logistics,” Major Richardson said. The goal, when the system is fully developed, is to field four sizes of JPADS – extra light, light, medium and heavy. Though still in the concept- development phase, the heavy JPADS may be able to airdrop up to 60,000 pounds of cargo, more than enough to deliver the Army’s eight-wheel Stryker combat vehicle. “Soldiers in forward fighting positions will have a viable means of airdrop re-supply, which is more accurate and increases survivability of critical supplies, like ammunition, fuel, food and water,” said Chief Warrant Officer Cortez Frazier, aerial delivery chief for Combined Joint Task Force-76’s Joint Logistics Command. “JPADS will ensure the war fighter can contin- ue to combat and win against terrorism,” he said. Joint Precision Air Drop System bundles fall out of the back of a C-130 Hercules Aug. 25. The drop The JPADS loads have GPS receivers which are was made from almost 10,000 feet above sea level and was calculated using up-to-the-minute wind updated, while traveling in the airplane, through a data relayed from two small dropsondes deployed 20 minutes earlier. The dropsondes calculate wind speed and relay the information back to the aircraft, helping to calculate the correct drop point. repeater in the cargo bay – that re-broadcasts the air- craft’s GPS coordinates to electronics fastened to the is resupplying Soldiers in Afghanistan. “It allows us region, you can call green light and your loads are cargo. to get into a small area from a stand-off distance, going to go to their intended targets,” Major When dropped, the GPS receivers guide steer- where the aircraft is out of harm’s way.” Richardson said. ing mechanisms that literally fly the cargo, under a Prior to dropping the screamer, a C-130 load- In addition to accuracy, JPADS allows different rectangular para-foil, to the desired point of impact. master will pitch a small transmitter called a drop- bundles to steer themselves to more than one drop “They are autonomously steered by GPS and sonde from the back of the aircraft, which relays wind zone. electro-mechanical steering actuators,” said Maj. speeds and direction back to the navigator’s laptop “You can basically fly to an area, drop the bun- Dan DeVoe, a command tactician at the Air Mobility computer. dles, and they will steer where they need to go,” Warfare Center, McGuire Air Force Base, N.J., and “It’s a very accurate, very real-time wind pic- Major DeVoe said. “With one green-light call, bun- also on the mobile training team. The actuators pull ture of what’s going on out there,” Major Richardson dles can go to multiple locations.” risers on a parachute – turning it one direction or said. “A lot of your error comes from wind and we’ve The increased accuracy and ability to drop to another – to position the load over the desired point taken a lot of the error out.” more than one location at the same time means that of impact. Under traditional airdrop procedures, C-130 Soldiers on the ground recover the cargo quickly and Once the load is positioned over the drop zone, navigators guided the aircraft’s pilots to a single point know exactly where it will land. a second parachute deploys and the cargo descends in space to take advantage of forecasted winds to “(JPADS) ensures the supplies are received in a almost straight down to troops on the ground. blow unguided loads under a parachute to a drop zone timely manner,” Colonel Gagnon said. “The Soldiers In Afghanistan, C-130 crews drop the light ver- on the ground as the cargo descended. get what they need, when they need it and how they sion of JPADS, dubbed the “screamer” because it Because the winds were forecasted, they may or need it. The drop zone is set up for a shorter period of falls at 100 mph. It can deliver container delivery may not have been the same by the time the aircraft time, the loads come in, the aircraft is gone and the system bundles, containing food, water, ammunition actually arrived at the drop zone. Soldiers are gone before the enemy knows what’s and other supplies, weighing 500 to 2,000 pounds, to With JPADS, navigators gather up-to-the- taken place.” troops on the ground. minute information about wind direction and speed, The new system also allows aircrews to drop “We’re resupplying small units, so we don’t then, because the loads can steer themselves, can fly from higher altitudes, moving C-130s farther from need a big volume of parachutes and equipment,” to an area over the drop zone to release the loads as the threat of enemy ground fire and still deliver cargo said Army Lt. Col. Robert Gagnon, the deputy com- opposed to a single point. accurately by air drop. The higher an aircraft drops, mander of the 10th Sustainment Brigade, whose job “As long as you are in that launch acceptability the less accurate the loads become – until now. SPACE OBSERVER 20 Thursday, September 7, 2006 Airline security measures apply to AMC travelers SAN ANTONIO – Airline travel- “Air Mobility Command follows “Over the last few hours, British As part of the new measures, pas- ers are facing new security measures at (Transportation Security Agency) authorities have arrested a significant sengers will not be able carry certain the nation’s airports that promise to dis- guidelines,” the spokesman said. number of extremists engaged in a sub- items on aircraft. Banned from carry- rupt flights and cause a domino affect The command is also working to stantial plot to destroy multiple passen- on luggage are any kinds of liquids or around the world. release more details on any new guide- ger aircraft flying from the United gels, like beverages, hand and suntan The Department of Homeland lines that may affect travelers on AMC Kingdom to the United States,” lotions, toothpaste, hair gels, creams or Security increased airport and air trav- charters and military aircraft, he said. Homeland Security Secretary Michael similar items. el security measures in response to a Homeland Security officials Chertoff said in a statement Aug. 10. Passengers can carry medications, foiled plot by extremist to blow up air- raised the threat level to red for all “Currently, there is no indication, but must have a prescription with a craft bound from the United Kingdom flights from the United Kingdom to however, of plotting within the United name that matches the name on the air- to the United States. There are about U.S. airports. It also raised the threat States,” he said. “We believe that these line ticket. They also can carry insulin 106 daily flights per day between the level to orange for all other commercial arrests have significantly disrupted the and other essential non-prescription countries. flights bound for American airports. threat, but we cannot be sure that the medicines. And parents can bring baby The same measures apply to peo- British police arrested 21 sus- threat has been entirely eliminated or formula, breast milk or juice on board. ple traveling on any Air Mobility pects in connection with the plot, the plot completely thwarted.” For information on travel restric- Command-chartered aircraft, a com- which might have targeted up to 10 air- At the same event, FBI Director tions, call the Peterson travel office at mand spokesman at Scott Air Force craft. The nation’s security threat level Robert Mueller Well said, “This had the 556-4161. Base, Ill., said. is now at its highest – critical. earmarks of an al Qaeda plot.” (Courtesy of Air Force Print News) Mail-order pharmacy service saves customer, DOD dollars By Gerry Gilmore “This year, in fiscal year ’06, we’re predicting period the number of prescriptions filled at military American Forces Press Service we’re going to spend $6 billion” on pharmaceuticals, treatment facilities and retail pharmacies dropped. Captain McGinnis said. DOD gets discounted purchase-price rates on WASHINGTON – More military health system “We’re trying to do everything we can to save pharmaceuticals that are dispensed at military treat- beneficiaries are opting to have prescriptions mailed money,” he explained, “to sustain this great prescrip- ment facilities or by mail order, Captain McGinnis to their homes, rather than picking up medications at tion drug benefit our beneficiaries have.” pointed out. installation or commercial-sector pharmacies, a mili- The Congressional Budget Office estimates that “We don’t get federal pricing at the retail phar- tary health care official said here Thursday. DOD will save $1.5 billion from 2007-2016 by trans- macy, so DOD saves about 40 percent on all medica- Defense Department officials welcome this ferring prescription delivery from retail pharmacies tions from the mail-order pharmacy,” he said. development as part of ongoing efforts to control ris- to mail-order service, according to a Tricare Mail-order prescription delivery also makes ing health care costs, and, as a means to save benefi- Management Activity news release. The TMA man- economic sense for Tricare beneficiaries, Captain ciaries’ hard-earned dollars, Capt. Thomas J. ages health care plans for military members, retirees McGinnis said, noting they pay a $9 co-payment for McGinnis, chief of pharmacy at the office of the and their families. each brand-name prescription, and $3 for each gener- assistant secretary of defense for health affairs, said. The number of mail order prescriptions deliv- ic drug prescription. “Our big issue here is our rising drug costs,” ered to beneficiaries in July topped June’s total, the Mail-order prescription customers can access a said Captain McGinnis, a U.S. Public Health Service release said, moving mail order prescriptions to 7.4 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week pharmacist’s officer. DoD spent $5.4 billion last year to provide percent of the total number of prescriptions that advice phone line, Captain McGinnis said, by calling pharmaceuticals to beneficiaries, he said. Tricare fills, the highest level in two years. In the same (866) 363-8667.

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www.csmng.com will link you directly to the business home pages of your choice. For the print version call 634-5905 SPACE OBSERVER Thursday, September 7, 2006 25 www.peterson.af.mil Pete team beats Navy, Marine Corps 9-6, takes USSSA title By Senior Airman peted on the team, including a Soldier “We started the first game with and catcher. “We’ve bonded together as Jessica Switzer from Fort Carson and retirees from the by scoring 14 runs in the first inning,” a unit and have provided support to 21st Space Wing Public Affairs local community. All of these members said Joey Quiroz, third baseman and each other in a way I’ve rarely experi- had been playing softball together on team coach. “Miramar couldn’t recov- enced on other teams. To beat the For the fourth time in five years, another team throughout the year, win- er after that and we won that game 28- Marine team twice to take the champi- the softball team from the Peterson ning two Colorado State USSSA titles. 4.” onship shows our tenacity to win and Complex won the United States The double elimination tourna- The Florida heat and the three drive to not let each other down. Just Specialty Sports Association Military ment started well for Team Pete. The previous games had taken their toll on like warriors on a battlefield.” World Softball Tournament Aug. 18 to first day they won two games against the Peterson team and they cut it closer This year’s trip to the champi- 20 in Panama City, Fla. teams from Langley Air Force Base, than the last game. onships was especially hard for the Last year, the Peterson team, Va., 22-14 and Hurlburt AFB, Fla., “This was the fourth game of the team as Peterson and the rest of the Air champions for the previous three years, 15-14. On the second day they day for us, the temperatures were over Force was cutting back on budgets. lost the championship to the combined smashed the team from MacDill AFB, 90 degrees and the humidity was at 90 “I really have to thank the 21st Navy and Marine Corps team from Fla., 30-16. percent, all the players were very tired,” Services Squadron for all the help they Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, As the last day of the tournament Quiroz said. “We won the game 9-6 gave us this year,” Quiroz said. “They Calif. This year Team Pete returned to began, the Peterson team took their with our great defense and hitting, but were able to get us a vehicle and a gas topple them and reclaim their place as first loss against the team from what I think really pulled us through card so the team could drive to the tour- top dog. Miramar, losing 22-16. They came was the fact that we had such a close- nament. We really couldn’t have done The tournament, played in back strong in the losers’ bracket game knit team and no one quit.” this without them and our other spon- Florida’s heat and humidity, showed the against Lackland AFB, Texas, winning It was this close bond and tenaci- sors.” softball players from the Peterson area 30-16. ty that many of the team members The competition was more than could dominate even out of their nor- Then Team Pete faced their neme- attributed their win to. just a title for one Peterson Team mem- mal climate. sis in two back to back games to deter- “It’s not easy to travel so far and ber. Craig Thompson, outfielder, is Team members from all the mili- mine who would go home with the play so many games in the Florida now at Eglin AFB, Fla., trying out for tary installations in the local area com- title. heat,” said Joe Fuhrman, left fielder the Air Force Softball Team. United States Air Force Civil Engineer Long Ball tournament deemed a success By Walt Johnson each other in a social setting according to Michael that came here to play in the tournament,” said Jason Colorado Springs Military Newspaper Group Trent, director, 20th annual Civil Engineer Long Ball Hanson, Schriever head coach. Tournament who is assigned to the Peterson fire The tournament moves to Nellis AFB in The 20th edition of the U. S. Air Force Civil department. Nevada next year. Trent said the tournament will be Engineer Long Ball tournament was successful for “We have a small career field and one thing that traveling around to other installations to give other the 16 teams that participated in the tournament at is nice about this tournament is it gives you a chance CE units the opportunity to host. Peterson Air force Base Friday through Sunday. to meet other people in the career field, some you Other teams competing in this year’s tourna- The event has been held for the past 20 years at already know and others you don’t know in this envi- ment were teams from Beale, Altus, Shaw, Keesler, Peterson AFB and is designed to let members of the ronment,” Trent said. Scott, Little Rock, Hill, Malmstrom, Goodfellow, Air Force’s civil engineering community get together “Playing in this tournament for us was a way to Holloman, Nellis and a team from the Air Force in a competitive sports environment and get to know build camaraderie and esprit de corps for all the units Academy.

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